Norwegians currently consume 20 percent more fruit and vegetables than ten years ago. The country's Health Directorate, which presented the result as part of its annual status report on the eating habits of Norwegians, is pleased with the development, although it also stated that they are still far from the end goal.
According to the information published, in 2014 Norwegians purchased 6 percent more vegetables than a year earlier. "The figures for vegetable consumption are at the highest we've ever seen, so that's quite good," said Linda Granlund, Director of Public Health.
The report includes figures dating back to the 50's and is based on food supply statistics and consumer surveys. Ms Granlund said to be very pleased with the fact that the consumption of vegetables, fruits and berries in the past decade has increased by about 20 percent.
Based on the overall picture, it is clear, however, that there is still room for further improvements.
The organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) made an overview of the intake of fruit and vegetables in all Member States in 2013. It revealed that adults in Norway consume about the average in both categories, as six out of ten say they eat fruits or berries and vegetables daily.
In this sense, Norway is at the same level as Denmark and Sweden, but far behind the top countries like Australia and the UK, where over 90 percent said they eat fruits or berries every day.
Source: lofotposten.no